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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialised agency of the United Nations, headquartered in Rome, Italy, with significant operational regions across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in 1977, IFAD focuses on eradicating rural poverty and enhancing food security through innovative agricultural practices and sustainable development initiatives. IFAD's core services include providing financial assistance, technical expertise, and policy advice to empower smallholder farmers and rural communities. Its unique approach combines investment in rural infrastructure with capacity-building efforts, fostering resilience and economic growth. Notably, IFAD has achieved recognition for its impactful projects that improve livelihoods and promote gender equality in agriculture. With a strong market position, IFAD has mobilised substantial resources and partnerships, contributing to global efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to poverty alleviation and sustainable agriculture.
How does IFAD's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,875,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 122,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 669,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 3,084,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 2,976,000 kg CO2e, comprising 74,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 618,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,284,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Over the past few years, IFAD's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 1,216,000 kg CO2e, 2020 at about 1,384,000 kg CO2e, and 2019 at around 6,129,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a notable reduction from 2019 to 2021, but a subsequent increase in emissions in 2022 and 2023. Currently, IFAD has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of IFAD's own operations. As IFAD is headquartered in Brazil, its climate commitments and emissions management strategies are crucial for addressing the impacts of climate change on agricultural development globally.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 186,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,772,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,171,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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IFAD is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.